Molten Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

• 1 quart whole milk
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 10 ounces high quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped in small pieces
• 2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder, or Finely grated peel of one tangerine, or 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, or 1 teaspoon banana extract, or 3 tablespoons instant coffee, regular or espresso, or 1/2 cup pureed raspberries, strained and mixed with 1/4

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    594 calories; 40 grams fat; 24 grams saturated fat; 12 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 58 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 51 grams sugars; 11 grams protein; 65 milligrams cholesterol; 124 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Put the milk and cream in a tall, heavy saucepan and bring them to a boil. Add the chocolate, reduce the heat to low, and stir until the chocolate is melted. Beat the mixture with a wire whisk until light and fluffy, 10 to 12 minutes (or use an immersion blender, whipping for 5 to 6 minutes). Add the flavoring of your choice, remove from the heat and let stand for 20 minutes to allow the flavor to develop.
2. If making the hot chocolate several hours in advance, transfer it to a bowl and put it in the refrigerator in a larger bowl filled with ice. When ready to serve, reheat slowly to the boiling point and whip briefly again. Serve in heatproof glasses, and top each one with whipped cream or 1/2 cup of meringue topping.